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Monday, May 20, 2013

Attention to Detail: Trash Cans

Nobody does detail like Disney.

In our first Attention to Detail post, we took a look at lamp posts. The next subject up for review on detail: trash cans!

To most people, it doesn't get more mundane than trash. Not many places put much thought into it, since trash cans are ubiquitous and are usually designed for utility, not for style. Disney, of course, does things differently. Thematic details are everywhere in the parks and resorts. But did you know that the theming is carried right down to where you dispose of those churro wrappers and Mickey ice cream sticks? The variety you'll find in these resplendent rubbish receptacles is impressive.

A bit of old Disney lore says that trash cans are always placed every 30 feet or so- supposedly because back in the day, Walt watched park guests and found that 30 feet was the average distance people were willing to carry trash before they decided to drop it on the ground. I'm not sure if that story is true, but one thing is certain: Disney thinks about trash.

I starting taking some photos of the designs and cans during a recent visit. I soon discovered a charming blog dedicated to the subject: Magical Trash. Check it out! And check out a few of the themed trash cans and designs I discovered on a recent visit.

Can you figure out where each was found? Some are easy, others may be a bit more tricky.

A gallery of trash:

click through to see the gallery and leave a comment!

This is a mere scratching of the surface- do an image search for "Disney trash cans", and you'll get an endless variety of images to peruse.

Have you noticed this attention to detail while visiting Disney Parks & Resorts? Do you have a favorite trash can design or location? Tell us about it in the comments...

This was on of those many, awesome details I never even noticed until you pointed it out. Amazing! Wow, someone has a job that actually entails creating unique garbage can logos. Disney is incredible. Thanks for the post!

When Walt Disney wanted to get his team to go further, reach higher, make something great even a little bit better- he'd tell them to "plus it". Plussing it means giving more than what's expected, taking things a step further, and then a step further beyond that. It means providing those unexpected extras that make Disney unlike anyplace else. How does Disney "plus the magic"? And how can we plus the magic ourselves? Join in, share, and connect with us as we explore the magic...

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About KJ

KJ first visited WDW in 1977, and has been making her way back as often as possible ever since. Epcot is her favorite place to be! Her main areas of interest include Imagineering, design, dining, and park history. When not reading and writing about the magic, KJ loves plants, mysteries, science fiction, red wine, maps, and globes.